I use sainsburys rehydration powder, designed for use when you have the runs(yeh not nice), but I notice a significant improvement over jsut plain water, and has a slight blackcurranty taste. Alternatively I guess you could just use salt and sugar in your water.

fair enough, didn’t think of it like that! apologies for stupid question!

What sort of security are you talking king-tut? interested as I’m north bristol, and getting worried!

I’d take your old wheels off your hands if you did change… not helping your cause I know, sorry

Would do, but I’m in Brighton tomorrow picking up my new steed, so was planning to go Sunday, thanks for the offer though. where abouts do you ride?

oh, fair enough, glad I asked! will go to Cwmcarn instead, unless anyone fancies giving me some direction on how to find some of the other routes in the FoD, I’m new to the FoD! cheers

really, i was planning on going Sunday afternoon with the missus, would be keen to know if it was closed!

I think it’s one of the composite/steel ones. steel teeth for long life, and composite support for strength and lightweight. very willing to be corrected on that though!

recommend the neoprene ones myself, take it off to clean occasionally but prevents the noise of clain slap too, well worth £8

Paging zedsdead, please can you get in touch regarding the ti frame, I can’t see your email address in your profile, cheers and sorry for posting here!

My one is 27.2, have got a Blue use alien one you could buy, 400mm, well used and scratched, but strong and light, and no signs of failure with my 14stone weight! £25posted if you’re interested.

got a 20″ airborne titanium frame for sale for £250, well used and doesn’t look shiny and new at all, but rides really well, jsut too big for me, I’m 5’11”. The ride of a Ti is even better than steel in MHO.

Yeh that’d do it!

rich, are you planning to fit it yourself? if you’re in bristol I’d happily fit it for you and show you how all at the same time, so you can do it yourself next time.

That’s ok pullfaces, just shows I must have been bored senseless at work to miss the irony really!

pullfaces, crank brothers do their mallet pedals in white, look the dogs on my friend Ti bike

how about a Ti frame for £250, got a 20″ airborne lancaster for sale, nicer feel than steel, and never rust etc.

From what you’ve said luigi it would seem that the movement of the mech mounting is a symptom of the worn bushings, not actual failure of the casting. Sounds like it’s worth a try at extra UK. If you do decide you don’t want the hassle give me a shout, I might buy it and give fixing it a go.

Depends on whether the bushings are press fit or not, if they are they will have to be drilled out and replaced. If they are push fit then they should be easy to replace. All depends how much you like the frame really. Not sure what you mean about the cable guide though…

you looking to get it done under warranty, or is it a DIY job? can you even gets spares for it? sorry for the interest in your frame’s demise, I’m an engineer and like to repair things!

I’ve got some sealskins ones, not sure which model, but they are merino lined and awesome! My hands were toasty warm on new years day ride, and it was -3degrees! and there about £25ish

I know waht you mean, so your frame broken is it? what’s up with it?

what do you mean luigi1?

Yep, easy, same as on my saab 9-5, takes about an hour to do if you’ve never done them before, but would recommend reading some forums online if you haven’t to prepare you. Only tools you would need are a pair of pliers, a decently big flat head screwdriver and a hammer. Other than that the only tricky part is getting the pistons to retract, usually a G-clamp does the trick.

So what you looking for it then rich, out of interest? don’t spose u fancy a PX with a Ti airborne frame?

Maybe a bit too low, I’d jump at that price too, even if it would incur the wrath of my better half! seriously though if you do sell it I would take it!

cool, well done! where u based, always looking for likebodied (fatter side of thin) people to ride with in the bristol area!

I’ve got an airborne lancaster, old school I know, but seems to combine best of both worlds, the Ti comfort and really direct power delivery. I wouldn’t recommend an airborne black widow for racing as it’s too flexy at the back. Saying all that it’s not much help as they seems pretty rare nowadays!

or sell if anyone’s interested??